Find out how popular the last name Sanner is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sanner.

Sanner, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sanner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanner in America

Sanner is the 10473rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanner surname appeared 3,067 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sanner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanner to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sanner

The surname Sanner is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known references dating back to the early 16th century. The name is thought to derive from the German word "sanner," which means "one who collects resin or pitch." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the harvesting and trade of these materials.

One of the earliest known records of the Sanner name can be found in the Württemberg Kirchenbücher (church records) from the mid-16th century. These records document several families with the Sanner surname residing in various towns and villages across the region.

Historical records indicate that the Sanner name was particularly prevalent in the areas around the towns of Crailsheim and Schwäbisch Hall, located in what is now the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that the name may have originated from a place name or a descriptive nickname related to the occupation of resin or pitch collection.

In the late 17th century, Johannes Sanner (1635-1701), a renowned German theologian and philosopher, gained prominence. He served as a professor at the University of Altdorf and authored several influential works on ethics and natural law.

Another notable bearer of the Sanner surname was Johann Jakob Sanner (1825-1897), a Swiss politician and journalist. He played a significant role in the establishment of the modern Swiss federal state and served as a member of the National Council, the lower house of the Swiss Federal Assembly.

During the 19th century, the Sanner name also gained recognition in the United States. One notable example is George Sanner (1841-1921), a Union Army veteran who served in the American Civil War and later became a successful businessman in Pennsylvania.

In the realm of literature, Elsa Sanner (1885-1975) was a Swedish author and translator. She was known for her translations of works by authors such as Oscar Wilde and G.K. Chesterton into Swedish.

Additionally, Rudolf Sanner (1892-1959), a German architect and urban planner, made significant contributions to the reconstruction and development of several German cities, including Munich and Hamburg, in the aftermath of World War II.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Sanner throughout history, underscoring the widespread distribution and significance of this name across various regions and fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanner

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sanner.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sanner was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sanner has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sanner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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